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b>“Any attempts to extract more from pension savers run a serious risk of
making a difficult situation impossible”

Jerry Moriarty, who lobbies for pension funds, says they paid €457m in a
new levy

€600: The fine imposed on Tesco by the Dublin District Court on
Friday for misleading pricing. The supermarket chain was found guilty of
charging more than the prices displayed and of failing to display prices.

A mixed bag

National Irish Bank will drop out of our Best Buys savings table in December
when the rate on its eSaver account falls to 2%. However, its fixed
mortgages will remain the best available: 4.2% for two years, 4.35% for
three years and 4.9% for five years. Discounts will be offered if you pay
current account charges of €75-€125 a year.